NYC on June 13, 2026: Brazil vs Morocco
✅ Match Played — June 13, 2026
Brazil vs Morocco · New York New Jersey Stadium
This was the first World Cup match played in the New York/New Jersey region. See full results and standings in the Group Standings →
Match starts in
Brazil vs Morocco kicks off at 6:00 PM ET at New York New Jersey Stadium (formerly MetLife) in East Rutherford. This is the tournament opener — every bar in the city will have some energy tonight regardless of which teams are playing.
Day at a glance
Brazil vs Morocco
6:00 PM ET
Group C
New York New Jersey Stadium
Where the fans are gathering in NYC
🛍️ Gear up for match day
Also happening in NYC: Martin Garrix — Americas Tour
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, same evening
Even if you're not at the stadium, June 13, 2026 is a World Cup day in New York. Brazilian fans in Astoria and Newark, Moroccan fans in Bay Ridge and Astoria will be watching in their neighborhood hubs. The energy in Astoria (Queens), Bay Ridge (Brooklyn), Little Brazil Street (46th St Manhattan) will be unmistakable from mid-afternoon.
Fan zones open on June 13, 2026
All five official NYC fan zones are screening this match:
- USTA Fan Zone Queens — free (under 12 free), Flushing. Take the 7 train.
- Rockefeller Center Fan Village — free, Midtown. B/D/F/M to 47-50th Sts.
- Hudson Yards Backyard — free, West Side. 7 train to 34th St.
- Borough fan hubs across Brooklyn, Bronx, and Staten Island — see the full fan zones guide.
If you have a ticket
Getting to the stadium: NJ Transit from Penn Station, $98 round trip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown. See the NJ Transit guide and the full match guide for Brazil vs Morocco.
More resources for this match:
World Cup Tickets
Timeline for the day
- Morning: Arrive, check in, explore the city. Fan zones open throughout the day.
- 3 hours before kickoff: Head to your chosen venue — bars near Penn Station will fill up fast. Penn Station itself closes to non-ticket holders 4 hours before kickoff.
- If going to stadium: Aim to be at Penn Station at least 2 hours before kickoff to clear the crowds.
- Match day: Kickoff at 6:00 PM ET.
- After the match: Expect crowds everywhere. Fan zones, bars, and the streets will stay busy for hours.
More NYC World Cup match days
- June 13 — Brazil vs Morocco
- June 16 — France vs Senegal
- June 22 — Norway vs Senegal
- June 25 — Ecuador vs Germany
- June 27 — Panama vs England
- Full NY/NJ match schedule
Hotels in New York City
Book your NYC hotel for the World Cup. Compare prices and locations.
Experiences & Events
Things To Do in NYC This Summer
Top Fever experiences happening in NYC during the World Cup
Live classical music in stunning NYC venues — churches, rooftops, and landmarks — by the glow of candlelight.
Book now → 🌆 Candlelight at Edge NYC90-minute open-air concerts 1,100 feet above Manhattan at Hudson Yards. July 17 through August.
Book now → 🎨 ARTE Museum NYCA fully immersive media art exhibition — walk through living paintings and digital worlds.
Book now → 🌊 SUBMERGEAn immersive underwater experience unlike anything else in New York City this summer.
Book now →Players to Watch
New to the World Cup or just want to know who to look out for? Here are the four players who will decide this match.
Vinicius Jr
Real Madrid • Forward
The most dangerous attacker in world football right now. Won the 2024 Ballon d'Or. If Brazil score a spectacular goal, it will probably involve him.
Full profile →Achraf Hakimi
Paris Saint-Germain • Right Back
Morocco's best player and one of the fastest defenders in the world. Will be tasked with stopping Vinicius. This duel decides the game.
Rodrygo
Real Madrid • Forward
Brazil's clutch performer — scored the Champions League semi-final goals that saved Real Madrid in 2022. Big-game player.
Sofiane Boufal
Southampton • Winger
Morocco's creative spark. Known for outrageous dribbling and the kind of individual moment that can change a match.